The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 is reshaping the compliance landscape for defense contractors. With Level 2 soon becoming a contractual requirement, organizations that handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) must adopt systems capable of meeting its rigorous standards.
Microsoft GCC High is one of the few cloud environments built to align with these requirements—and migrating to it is often the first major step toward certification. Let’s explore how GCC High migration services help organizations meet CMMC 2.0 head-on.
Understanding CMMC 2.0 Level 2
CMMC 2.0 Level 2 aligns closely with NIST SP 800-171 and includes:
110 security controls
A focus on access control, incident response, auditing, and data protection
Third-party assessment (for most organizations)
Ongoing compliance and risk management expectations
✅ GCC High provides the technical foundation for implementing and enforcing these controls.
Key Ways GCC High Supports CMMC 2.0
1. DoD IL5 and FedRAMP High Compliance
GCC High meets:
DoD Impact Level 5 (IL5) for CUI and National Security Systems
FedRAMP High baseline, ensuring robust cloud security
✅ This infrastructure-level compliance is essential for Level 2 certification.
2. Identity and Access Management
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Conditional Access policies
Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC)
✅ These features help satisfy CMMC requirements for logical access control and authentication.
3. Audit and Accountability
Microsoft Purview Audit Logs
Microsoft Defender logging and alerts
Long-term retention for compliance
✅ GCC High’s built-in logging ensures traceability and accountability.
4. Data Protection and DLP
Sensitivity labeling with Microsoft Purview
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) across email, Teams, and storage
BitLocker encryption for endpoints
✅ CUI stays secure both at rest and in transit—meeting critical CMMC data handling rules.
5. Incident Response Readiness
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Sentinel for centralized SIEM
Automated alerting and response workflows
✅ GCC High equips you with the detection and response tools CMMC assessors look for.
How Migration Services Ensure CMMC Success
Migrating to GCC High isn't enough—you must configure it to meet compliance. GCC High migration services provide:
Compliance-aligned setup of identity, security, and data governance
Documentation for CMMC audits
Post-migration support and continuous monitoring options
✅ Expert partners ensure that every control is not only deployed—but auditable.